FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n
PHILADELPHIA, PENN.(November 19, 2018)–Banner Promotions has signed undefeated lightweight Mohamed Soumaoro to a promotional contract.<\/p>\n
The 25 year-old Soumaoro is out of Montreal, Canada, by way of Conakry, Guinea and Havana, Cuba.<\/p>\n
Soumaoro has amassed a professional record of 6-0 with 3 knockouts.<\/p>\n
Growing up in Havana, as a youth Soumaoro enjoyed walking, playing soccer, going to school and learning. During this time, he was introduced to karate and taekwondo. He did not pursue those sports because in 2008, he moved to Blainville, Quebec to live with his sister. It was\u00a0while watching television that he discovered his interest in boxing.<\/p>\n
After a 53-fight\u00a0amateur career, he turned professional on April 8, 2017 with a 1st round stoppage over Antonio Vergara.<\/p>\n
Soumaoro has continued his success as he has made two starts this year. In his last bout, he stopped Ramon Urbina in one round on September 15th in Managua, Nicaragua.<\/p>\n
He considers himself a counterpuncher as he is heavily influenced by future Hall of Famer\u00a0Juan Manuel Marquez.<\/p>\n
“I started boxing at age 15 after watching fights on television.\u00a0I started fighting a little bit in the streets when I was in Guinea,” said Soumaoro.<\/p>\n
“I am happy to sign with Banner Promotions.\u00a0 My manager Otis Grant has said great things about Banner Promotions, and I see big things.\u00a0I am happy.\u00a0This is going to be a good journey.\u00a0I am ready to make a statement\u00a0and realize my American dream.”<\/p>\n
“We are happy to add Mohamed to our roster,” said Banner Promotions President\u00a0Artie Pelullo.\u00a0“His manager Otis Grant has glowing things to say about him, and we feel that we will take him to the next levels of the sport. We look forward to helping him develop into a future champion.”<\/p>\n
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